SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are based on unique circumstances.

Gordon College National Merit Scholarship Programs

National Merit Finalist Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship (for freshmen only) must be recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Merit Scholarship Finalists.

Recipients must designate Gordon as their college choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) and Gordon College Admissions

$24,000 of tuition, including any stipend provided by the NMSC

The award is renewable based on a 3.25 GPA

Recipients will also be considered for the A. J. Gordon Fellows Program

National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship

Recipients must provide confirmation that they have been designated as a semi-finalist of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

$20,000 of tuition, including any stipend provided by NMSC

The award is renewable based on a 3.25 GPA

Recipients will also be considered for the A. J. Gordon Fellows Program

National Merit Commended Scholarship

Recipients must provide confirmation that they have been designated for the National Merit Commended Scholarship by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

$20,000 of tuition, including any stipend provided by NMSC

The award is renewable based on a 3.25 GPA

Will also be considered for the A. J. Gordon Fellows Program

Gordon College National Achievement Scholarship Programs

National Achievement Finalist Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship (for freshmen only) must be recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Achievement Scholarship Finalists.

Recipients must be recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Achievement Scholarship Finalists

$24,000 of tuition, including any stipend provided by NMSC

The award is renewable based on a 3.25 GPA

Recipients will also be considered for the A. J. Gordon Fellows Program

National Achievement Semi-Finalist Scholarship

Recipients must be recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Achievement Scholarship Semi-Finalists

$20,000 of tuition, including any stipend provided by NMSC

Realize the award renewable based on a 3.25 GPA

Will also be considered for the A. J. Gordon Fellows Program

Clarendon Scholarship

If you live in an urban area in the United States, you may be eligible for this award.

This scholarship provides unique leadership training and mentoring. To qualify for the program, you must have completed your Admissions File by December 15, including an Admissions Interview. Eligible applicants will be invited to participate in Clarendon Scholar’s Day on campus. Ten students will be selected to receive the Clarendon Scholarship based on an aptitude for scholarship and leadership.

This scholarship is for freshman applicants only. Full tuition and fees are paid for.

Awarded to students enrolling as music majors who have auditioned with music faculty. These awards recognize excellence and the potential to contribute to Gordon’s music program. Schedule an audition online or call 978.867.4369 for more information.

Fine Arts and Theatre Scholarships

Awarded to students enrolling as theatre or fine arts majors who have either reviewed their art portfolio or auditioned within the Theatre Department. These awards recognize excellence and the potential to contribute to the arts at Gordon.

Awarded to incoming students who are enrolled with the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFPF) and are receiving financial support through the CFPF grant program. The scholarship covers 40% of tuition costs per academic year.

Gordon College is one of the nation's premier Christian colleges and located just north of Boston. We offer students extraordinary access to leading-edge opportunities for intellectual, professional, and leadership development to address the increasingly complex challenges of a global society. Gordon stands apart from other outstanding institutions in New England by combining an exceptional education with an informed Christian faith.